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Halva vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halva and Macaroon?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Macaroon.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 104% higher.
  • Macaroon has 22 times less Folate than Halva. Halva has 65µg of Folate, while Macaroon has 3µg.
  • Halva is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Halva
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +651.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +560%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52%
Contains more IronIron +452.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +346.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +491.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +792.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Halva
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0.12% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2066.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +313.6%
Contains more WaterWater +213.4%
~equal in Fats ~22.55g
~equal in Carbs ~61.22g
~equal in Other ~1.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +408.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +947%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Macaroon
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Macaroon Opinion
Calories 469kcal 460kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 3.02g Halva
Fats 21.52g 22.55g Macaroon
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Net carbs 55.99g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 60.49g 61.22g Macaroon
Magnesium 218mg 29mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 5mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 123mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.82mg Halva
Sugar 45.16g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 1.202mg 0.269mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.73mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 68mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 241mg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 6.8µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.02mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.06mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.22mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.096mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 65µg 3µg Halva
Choline 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 4.127g 20.099g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 1.61g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.81g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Macaroon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Halva
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.972g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.